The Beast In Velvet Lyrics - Crystal Eyes

Music: Mikael Dahl - Lyrics: Andreas Gtesson 

It's the birthday of the Emperor 

The cream of the realm is here, 

kings and queens with sons and daughters 

It's truly a most grandiose ball, 

nobles fill the halls 

Like sheep, ready for slaughter 

Pre Chorus 

Oh, with rising hate I watch them dance, 

I watch them prance 

Oh, how I loathe these haughty swine 

I'll rid the world of this living grime 

Chorus 

Peasants are saying, oh not without glee, 

there's an aristocrat out on a killing spree 

A noble, thirsty for royal blood they say 

The Beast in Velvet I'm called by my prey 

Though my fee is great indeed 

I'd do this for free, 

'cause I enjoy my work immensely 

Pre Chorus 

Chorus 

Bridge 1 

With wit and grace I charm these fools 

who think they're out of harm's way 

None here's aware of my sins 

But then again, who'd suspect a highborn prince? 

Solo Both, Dahl, Both 

Bridge 2 

It's been so easy to lure my prey, 

so to my Lord I gratefully pray 

as my victim dies by my blade 

Shape shifting is a useful trick in my dark trade 

Chorus